Lip Man 1

The Sox wasted over 20 million bucks on guys who are or were horrible this year and some of those have already been released or traded. Just wasted JR money, a lot of it which continues a pattern of wasting money on stiffs, has-been's and retreads for a decade now.

That appears to be the case next season, another dismal year of ineptitude.

Here is another one that I just read: https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2024/08/08/white-sox-pedro-grifol-fired-grady-sizemore-chris-getz-jerry-reinsdorf

Very true and JR's ego is such that he won't admit things are failing badly. He still thinks his way to win will work.

Getz eliminated anybody currently on the Sox staff when he said they are going outside the organization. (Now we will see if that comes to pass...)

All brought up good points on various issues. Getz seems determined to go outside the organization and also talked about how other areas have to improve including drafting and scouting: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2024/08/08/getz-says-white-sox-will-search-outside-organization-for-manager https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/08/08/chicago-white-sox-jerry-reinsdorf/ https://soxmachine.com/2024/08/pedro-grifol-was-fired-by-the-white-sox-what-did-chris-getz-have-to-say-about-it/ https://www.fansfirstsports.com/sox-populi/he-gone-pedro-grifol-fired/

In other words JR, "fiscal responsibility" mantra continues to be rule #1.

Speaking of a buffoon. ?

That's the million dollar question and the answer probably involves a lot of areas and a lot of people. Off the top of my head here may be two examples: JR's ego that continues to insist his way is the right way to win. Since 2007 this franchise is one of the worst in baseball. JR refuses to adapt, refuses to hold people accountable until much too late, and continues to insist on "fiscal responsibility" even though MLB by Manfred's own admission is now a 10 billion dollar a year business. The "inbred" attitude of the organization. Almost like a mob mentality, if you aren't connected to the "family" we have little to no interest in hiring you. Very little outside perspective on the problems and issues.

Starting with the owner.

He has always been very considerate with me and I consider him a friend, but I've heard from multiple people things that have gone on with the broadcasters ever before Jason, the naming rights controversy with a potential conflict of interest and other issues that gave me pause. Personally I don't understand why he's decided to take those approaches, that doesn't seem to be like him given my interactions with him.

Two comments: 1.Better late than never 2. This buffoon should never have been hired in the first place So who is next????? https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/white-sox-manager-candidates-ozzie-guillen-charlie-montoyo-and-more-possible-pedro-grifol-replacements/ https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2024/08/08/white-sox-pedro-grifol-fired-chris-getz-jerry-reinsdorf

Tim Kirkjian on ESPN today said the Sox losing 21 in a row "is bad for baseball" and said they need to do a complete rebuild. He said that would be helped by trading Crochet and Robert and getting a lot of talent back in return. Of course when the front office is incompetent, dysfunctional and inept they'll just screw that up too.

Doesn't look like it till the end of the season.

The White Sox are where players careers go to die.

A few people connected to the organization have told me the same thing about Brooks, which is regrettable if true.

Robert has more stolen bases 14 since July 1 than anyone in baseball so his legs are fine. Again I think mentally he has thrown in the towel just wants to get through the end of the season. But like with Moncada and Iloy he got huge money without proving anything and it has impacted him. The Sox thought they were being smarter than everybody else by giving the big money to these guys early so they wouldn't have to potentially pay arbitration years, especially if the players did really well...and...it blew up in their faces.

Today marked the 23rd time...23 times, the Sox had a lead going into the 7th inning or later...and lost. All you can do is laugh at this buffoonish bullpen and the stiffs that populate it.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2024/08/07/lets-pause-to-consider-how-bizarre-jerry-reinsdorfs-white-sox-are-tony-lar-russa-chris-getz-pedro-grifol-john-schriffen

Here's another one. He specifically talks about TLR's influence and the Sox always being behind the curve (not being proactive): https://awfulannouncing.com/espn/clinton-yates-chicago-white-sox.html

Do you believe in miracles...yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

https://awfulannouncing.com/radio/john-schriffen-670-the-score-feud-shane-riordan.html

https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2024/08/06/white-sox-chicago-mlb-pedro-grifol-jerry-reinsdorf-losing-streak

Frank Thomas tonight on the postgame show said Robert just isn't motivated right now. Garfein said it's just not in his nature to "drive the bus" (I.E. lead the team) especially when things are bad. Sounds like another guy who got his big contract without proving a thing in the big leagues and the motivation just isn't what it should be.

Those two ladies obviously did their homework on the organization